the problem for jeb bush is not the general election, especially if it's bush versus clinton. his real -- and being attached to his brother which will be something he has to deal with. the real problem is getting out of the republican primary when you have all of these folks. the bush people, people around him, people somewhat close to him who are talking to me say that they believe there's an excellent chance in places like ohio and south carolina and northern florida and elsewhere that the right side of the party, the tea party people on the republican side who would say anybody but jeb are going to divide among themselves will not coalesce around a single candidate and end up nominating somebody just like jeb bush. they think he has a much better chance. >> once we get past the prit marys he would maybe prove to be a big advantage. i want to ask about the reporting ufl done in texas. you have a piece going up on msnbc.com. >> since last year battlegrounds texas has been working to register and mobilize texas voters but the long term goal of turning state blue. at the recent